We understand and respect the decision of our friends at Haram Party to cancel the dance night scheduled for November 18 as part of RIDM. We hope to welcome them in the future under circumstances more conducive to celebration.
Please note that the Cinémathèque québécoise will remain open to welcome our festivalgoers.

"Last month, the MONTREAL INTERNATIONAL DOCUMENTARY FESTIVAL - RIDM contacted us with their desire to bring the Haram Party spirit to their film festival by organizing a pop-up HARAM PARTY X RIDM.

As you may know, Haram Party is an evening to celebrate and dance tirelessly to the sound of Arabic and North African rhythms! Combining music from the East with the West, Haram Party brings together the Rai, Egyptian, Lebanese and Khaliji genres, fusing the traditional with the modern in a unique, exhilarating and inclusive experience.

We were thrilled to share our party with the RIDM audience. But after what happened and unfortunately still happening in Gaza and in spirit of solidarity with our community, we do not find it appropriate, in this time of grief and constant genocide, to organize this event.

We have therefore decided to cancel the event with the understanding and support of the RIDM team."
- HARAM PARTY TEAM